Subject: How Do You Keep A Community Alive?


Want to Keep a Community Alive? Invest in Art.

There is such value and sanctity in the concept of community. Whether it’s a gathering of individuals who share a commonality in terms of religious beliefs, interests, or goals…or simply a group of people who live and exist in the same place, the importance of community should not be overlooked. We are often shaped - and influenced - by where we come from and who we surround ourselves with.

But cultivating community, healthy community, takes work. 


One way to keep a community alive and vital is through art.

How?


It brings people together. Art often represents the culture, beliefs, ideologies, religion, history, or convictions of its creator. When we see a part of ourselves reflected in social spaces, it helps us feel connected with the person - or people - who are behind it; it creates a bond that can transcend race, economic status, age, or education. 

It creates a sense of community pride. We all want to be proud of where we come from, and when we are, we’ll fight hard to protect it and contribute to it. Art can invigorate public spaces, create a sense of identity, and be a reflection of the unique characteristics of the community it represents. 


It creates social well-being. Communities need places for intellectual stimulation and opportunities for personal enrichment. Just as public parks and libraries give their community members access to physical activity and reading, art allows people to participate in discourse and discussion they may not find elsewhere.

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The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization AfriKin is a social enterprise that curates African arts and cultures for the good of humanity. The term AfriKin is the fusion of two words -- Africa and kinship. AfriKin creates programming designed to highlight the role of art and culture in human development and enrichment.  AfriKin creates opportunities for positive interchange sustained by three pillars: academic articulation, artistry and cultural industries.  AfriKin emphasizes cultural connection and kinship across ethnic lines.

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